Thursday, March 10, 2011

I Feel Cheated Somehow........

I have been a practicing Christian Protestant all my life.... attending Sunday School as a child, teaching Sunday School as an adult, singing in the choir, served on committees, etc...

and....

I'm sorry to say that at NO time do I ever recall any mention of the tradition of Pancake Day.....the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday!

So, of course......

I had to do some investigating and found lots of info here at Wikipedia see Shrove Tuesday and scroll down to the Traditions section.

I LOVE pancakes HOT off the griddle with lots of butter and warm syrup and occasionaly layered with applesauce inbetween!!

Although it may not be completely appropriate for Shrove Tuesday as I feel these are a bit more "gourmet", I would like to share my recipe for....

Banana Wheat Pancakes

1 cup wheat flour

3 teaspoons baking powder

1 Tablespoon granulated white sugar

Sift together the above dry ingredients.

2 Tablespoons butter, melted

1 egg, fork beaten

1 cup milk or just a bit more if you find the batter too thick

Stir together the above wet ingredients in seperate bowl,

then whisk together with dry ingredients.

2 - 3 bananas, coarsely mashed

Fold banana into batter.

Ladle onto med-hot griddle, which was previously wiped with a buttered paper towel. When bubbles appear and cakes look dry around the edges, turn with slotted metal spatula. Remove when underside is golden.

Bring to a rolling boil and continue with a slightly gentler rolling boil for 1 - 2 minutes. Cooking too long will result in a sticky, stringy syrup. Remove from heat and ladle onto pancakes. Also works fine to make it in the microwave.

Note: If you're having blueberry pancakes, an accompanying syrup can be made by substituting juice from unsweetened canned blueberries for some of the water.

hello there!I was just sitting catching up on my blog, sipping a glass of wine (7pm here) before starting to cook dinner...and your face appeared on the followers list while I was watching it!How lovely to "meet" you.

So, I came over to say thanks for following.

I'm glad you like our Pancake Day, and looking at your previous post made me a little sad...each year we visit my cousins who have moved from California to South Carolina (long story don't ask!) and we always stop by at the Wholefoods store because I just LOVE it- so totally fabulous and fresh and gorgeous food.

This year money is a bit tight so we shan't be able to visit, and looking at your post reminded me of shopping with Mary, and discussing the different types of food and what we'd cook together.

Oh I LOVE this! I Never think to make my own...Thank you SO much for stopping by my cooking blog! I haven't posted over there in SO Long I'd almost forgotten the blog was there!Hahaaa....I post recipes there for my daughter and grankids. Family favorites so if I'm no longer around, they can get online and see how Mom or Gamma would have made something. Now I have several more recipes to get posted there and you've been a Great reminder!Thanks Jean!!

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I'm so happy to meet each of you as I share my interests in cooking, crafting, painting, antiquing and home decorating.So pull up a chair and pour yourself a cup of tea. We have so much to talk about.Let's get this party started !!

Easter Basket Jam Filled Layer Cake

Spring Tulip Egg

Handmade Christmas Ornaments

A Bit About Me

I've been married to My Sweet Mr. for 30 years and we have three "twenty-something" adult children. I have always enjoyed creating various handcrafts and set up a table a time or two at local craft fairs. I have decorated cakes professionally and, for several years, owned and operated a small, four room antiques store, now closed.
I enjoy painting on canvas, but continue to "treasure hunt" garage sales, flea markets, estate sales, attics, basements and barns for vintage items and pieces that I can repaint, reupholster and repurpose. My decorating taste is more traditional with a victorian influence but I adore the shabby romantic style. I hope you'll stop back often. I'll be sharing recipes, helpful hints and how-tos, thrifty finds and my latest crafty projects.
Warm Hugs,
BettyJean

My sweet kitty "Sugar" 1997 - 2015

Our shy little girl came to us about 18 years ago. Most probably abused as a young kitten she startled easily and hid when we had guests.

Remembering Millie, "our baby"

CLICK ON THE PHOTO and listen as Peter Himmelman sings the CUTEST DACHSHUND SONG EVER! The photo is of our, very petite, miniature black & tan dachshund. She is named "Millenia" because she was born in 2000, the year of the new millenium. At the age of 14 1/2 she crossed the Rainbow Bridge. I've named my Etsy Shop in her honor. We love you and miss you Millie!

A Favorite Place to Sleep was on the Screen Porch in Her Little Wicker Chair